Trap met monumentale zuil bekroond met bol en halve maan 1560 - 1601

This architectural engraving, "Trap met monumentale zuil bekroond met bol en halve maan," created between 1560 and 1601 by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, is a fine example of Renaissance architectural style. It depicts a grand cityscape with a monumental column topped with a sphere and a crescent moon, flanked by symmetrical structures with arches and columns. This intricate design showcases the meticulous detail and geometric precision characteristic of the period. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artists' fascination with ideal proportions and harmonious composition, offering a glimpse into the architectural aspirations of the Renaissance era.